The impacts of air pollution on public health have become a great concern worldwide.
Ambient particulate matter (PM) is a major air pollution that comprises a heterogeneous …

Background There is emerging evidence that air pollution exposure increases the risk of
developing liver cancer. To date, there have been four epidemiologic studies conducted in …

Background Exposure to fine particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of≤ 2.5 μm
(PM 2.5) is associated with adverse health effects. This study aimed to evaluate the toxic …

Occupational crystalline silica (CS) particle exposure leads to silicosis. The burden of CS-
associated disease remains high, and treatment options are limited due to vague …

PM2. 5 can cause adverse health effects via several pathways, such as inducing pulmonary
and systemic inflammation, penetration into circulation, and activation of the autonomic …

Stroke is a leading cause of death, and air pollution is associated with stroke hospitalization.
However, the susceptibility factors are unclear. Retrospective studies from 2014 to 2018 in …

Gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) is related to oxidative stress and an indicator for liver
damage. We investigated the association between air pollution and GGT in a large Austrian …

Particulate matter (PM) exposure may be associated with male semen quality. Besides, PM
exposure induces up and down levels of trace metals in tissues or organs. The levels of …

Abstract Fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) emitted from marine transportation, bulk materials
handling at the docks, and dust dispersion has garnered increased attention, particularly in …

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common chronic liver disease that contributes
to the global rise in liver-related morbidity and mortality. Wood tar (WT) aerosols are a …